| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XL605 |
| Military Code: | T |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Hunter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Hunter |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hunter T7 |
| C/n (msn): | 41H/693834 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Blue Diamonds / 92 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Winthorpe (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | Newark Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 818940 |
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Built as T.7 XL605 in 1958, this Hunter led the Blue Diamonds of 92 Sqdn and also served with 66 Sqdn and 229 OCU. Converted to T.70 spec in 1966, it was loaned to the Royal Saudi AF, then given to the Royal Jordanian AF in 1968. Swapped back to the UK in 1974 in exchange for an FR.10, it was refurbished, assigned the new serial XX467 and served with 229 OCU and TWU until retiring in 1983. Eventually, registered as G-TVII and after various ownership changes, the aircraft became an exhibit at the Newark Air Museum in May 2017. Recently repainted into the splendid Blue Diamonds colours This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 June 2025, and has since been viewed 50 times. |